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The Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, is leading South Africa’s delegation to the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, which runs from 9 – 20 March 2026. The global gathering arrives at a pivotal …

CHICAGO – President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a moving tribute for Reverend Jesse Jackson at his funeral in Chicago on Friday. Ramaphosa commended the American civil rights leader’s contribution to the fight against apartheid. He died on Tuesday, aged 84. Jackson has been described as someone who played an important role in the fight against apartheid.  Read: …

JOHANNESBURG – Drugs with a street value of R2.8 million have been seized by police at OR Tambo International Airport. During a routine inspection at a cargo warehouse on Wednesday, police discovered crystal meth worth R2,2 million. The meth was destined for the Philippines. The second drug bust was made at another cargo warehouse on …

Malcolm Libera  ·8 Mar 2026 New data shows that South Africans earning over R180,000 a year are accessing more credit but increasingly defaulting on their repayments, which is not sustainable. This is according to the Eighty20’s latest Credit Stress Report, which highlighted that over‑indebtedness continued to increase in the fourth quarter of 2025.  The report …

South Africa’s push to diversify its trade and investment partners has increasingly turned toward the Middle East and tensions could test the country’s export desk. Yet as geopolitical tensions simmer across the region,  the key question policymakers will be observing is how resilient these partnerships are to instability. Pretoria’s economic diplomacy in recent years has …

Staff Writer  ·8 Mar 2026 The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has gazetted draft revisions to the South African Geographical Names Council Amendment Bill for public comment. The department announced that the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC) Act would be revised in early 2025 and launched a series of public consultations between …

Malcolm Libera  ·8 Mar 2026 Taxpayers living in the small rural Ntabankulu Local Municipality earn more on average than residents in some of the country’s biggest and wealthiest cities. This is according to the latest tax statistics released by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). The report showed that residents of the Ntabankulu Local Municipality …

The Springbok Sevens produced a flawless opening day at the Vancouver Sevens on Saturday, winning all three of their pool matches to book a semi-final clash with Australia as they continue their push for back-to-back HSBC SVNS Series titles. Philip Snyman’s men looked sharp and composed at BC Place, combining clinical finishing with resolute defence …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that the government is committed to its goal of launching a bullet train in South Africa. During his recent State of the Nation Address, Ramaphosa stated that the Department of Transport is continuing with its preparations to launch high-speed rail services that will connect the country’s major metropolitan areas. The president …

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave conditions.  This follows a brief period of cooler weather. Heatwave conditions are characterised by prolonged periods (at least three consecutive days or more) of temperatures exceeding the …

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country’s public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many low-income and peri-urban communities, there is no real alternative. They account for roughly 70% of daily public transport trips in the country. Yet despite its scale and significance, the industry remains …

Staff Writer  ·8 Mar 2026 Residents of Graaff-Reinet, one of South Africa’s most historic towns, are putting up fierce resistance to changing the name to Robert Sobukwe Town. Graaff-Reinet dates back to 1786 and honours Cornelis Jacob van de Graaff, a Dutch governor of the Cape Colony under the VOC, and his wife, Cornelia Reynet. …

Malcolm Libera  ·7 Mar 2026 South Africans are increasingly looking to move into security estates and other gated communities, but there is mounting tension around governance and accountability in these sectional title schemes, with many trustees not even undertanding the basic laws.  This is the feedback from Ebo Quagraine, Principal Property Practitioner at Propertyzz, who …

This study interrogates the role of technology in transitional justice in Africa. It assesses existing policies and practices and concludes with recommendations to the African Union, the African Union’s member states, civil society, and innovators plus strategic partners. With regard Competition: The competition from online news platforms and social media has intensified, forcing traditional media …

England’s women’s cricket side will now hold their warm-weather training camp in South Africa after their planned trip to the Middle East was cancelled due to regional conflict. The England and Wales Cricket Board confirmed that preparations originally scheduled for Abu Dhabi had to be abandoned following safety concerns and travel disruption after the United …

One man trying to die, another fighting to survive. Two deaths in the entertainment industry made headlines this week. Both were fathers in their 60s. One death sparked pure mourning; the other, heated debate. On Monday news broke that SA’s Got Talent judge Ian von Memerty, 61, had taken his own life in a Joburg …

 ·7 Mar 2026 Pensioner Margaret (not her real name) has lived without a reliable supply of running water for more than a decade, in ward 5 of the Lekwa Local Municipality in Standerton, Mpumalanga. Margaret supports a household of four on social grants. It has now been three weeks since a water tanker last came …

Image: Facebook | Dunevax – ADVERTISEMENT – Documents, statements and a detailed timeline reviewed by Farmer’s Weekly indicate that the vaccines had been in the country since 28 February, yet had not been delivered to Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) six days later while vaccination programmes were already under way in outbreak areas. The stakes extend …

Ignorant and egotistical pundits would have you believe that the world’s top-ranked team, South Africa, is ‘ripe for the plucking’. The back-to-back World Cup champion Springboks are – if those ‘pundits’ are to be believed – an ageing squad with a predictable game plan and were ‘fortuitous’ in 2019 and 2023. However, they may want …

The new Isuzu D-Max that was launched in Thailand in 2024. Image: Supplied – ADVERTISEMENT – Adapting the Isuzu D-Max to South African conditions is a time-consuming issue. This, according to Dominic Rimmer, Isuzu South Africa’s executive vice-president of manufacturing and product engineering, who spoke at the carmaker’s State of the Company address at its …

Price tag not doing crossover SUV any favours in a market flooded by more affordable Chinese cars. Last year we bemoaned the Subaru Forester’s lack of presence outside the Japanese brand’s loyalists. It sadly doesn’t get any better for its smaller Subaru Crosstrek crossover SUV sibling. Like with the Forester, the Crosstrek offers practical comfort, …

Becoming a university student is a huge milestone for young aspiring professionals in South Africa. For many, it also brings the exciting prospect of buying their first car. Having a car offers a newfound sense of freedom and independence, but it’s also an important financial decision where young drivers and their parents should explore as …

Actors Glen Powell, Topher Grace and Jessica Henwick shared their love for South Africa’s scenery, wildlife and even a few local words during a chat with 5FM’s Nadia Romanos. South Africa (06 March 2026) – It turns out filming a movie in South Africa comes with a few perks. The breathtaking views, unforgettable wildlife and, …